Pornography. We have all seen it. Whether we intended to or it just showed up on our screen we know it is.
Or do we.
Is there more than just the obvious late night channels, hidden magazines, or videos on your computer?
Learn what we can do to help our spouses, children and loved ones to avoid the pitfalls of pornography.
We’ll be saving a seat for you, on the back row, of The Cultural Hall.
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I am very glad that you brought this issue to light on your podcast. This is a very serious topic that is pushed aside a lot of the time because it does make everyone, especially in the LDS culture, uncomfortable. It isn’t easy to talk about and I’m so glad that there are people who are not afraid to bring it up. There is a group called Fight the New Drug who I have so much respect for. http://www.fightthenewdrug.org/ They have been going around to schools hosting assemblies based on pornography. When I was in high school, about ten years ago, there would have never been an assembly based on this topic. It was weird enough having the yearly “chastity talk” from the bishop in young women’s. But bringing it directly into our school’s would have been mocked and not seen as something serious. It really is a drug that can so easily become addictive and I like how this group shines on that fact. I had never heard of these other groups who try to help those who have become addicted as well as their families, but I’m very grateful for their effort in trying to raise awareness of such a delicate issue.
Great episode, guys. Thanks for discussing such a sensitive and serious issue. You mentioned that this would be a sort of miniseries–I was wondering if you could discuss masturbation in a bit more detail in a future episode…obviously paired with pornography it is wrong, but otherwise what is the church’s stance on this issue, particularly as a married adult? Is it always wrong, or is it rather one of those things that is up to the couple to decide if they are okay with it in their marriage? I know they teach that it is not okay before marriage, just like premarital sex, but it seems a bit more vague after marriage. I’m thinking particularly in instances when one partner is either unable or unwilling to fulfill the other, such as if deployed overseas or recovering from having a baby, etc. thanks again for an awesome podcast, and keep up the good work!
I think that’s a great idea. Have you listened to the episode with Emil Harker, the sex therapist? He very briefly discusses this topic, and I thought he did a wonderful job addressing it. But I like the idea of discussing it in more detail and what the church’s stance is.
I agree, can masturbation ever be acceptable – what about single adults who have tried for years even decades and cannot find a mate, yet their hormones and their bodies go through times of need. I’m not talking about doing anything disgusting, or coupling the act with porn or a romantic novel, just to release the tension of years of inactivity. Or perhaps once monthly. Not because of being ‘turned on’ by something or someone, but because theirs something healthy about it. ???
My marriage was destroyed after I discovered my husband’s pornography addiction a couple years ago. Against all odds we’re still together and working on restoring respect, love and trust. This problem is much worse than most people realize so I’m glad it’s being talked about more and more.
I think I need that deep lesson about the Holy Ghost. After 12 years I’m still bewildered by the HG.